Look! We Have Come Through!: Living With D. H. Lawrence

Look! We Have Come Through! is a captivating exhumation of an author and a compelling manifesto for exposing ourselves to difficult and dangerous views. It is a book by Lara Feigel that explores the life and writings of D. H. Lawrence, using him as a guide to rural living and child-rearing. It also confronts contemporary issues such as secular religion, the climate crisis, sex and sexuality, and feminisms ideas about motherhood.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Look! We Have Come Through! is a captivating exploration of an author and a powerful manifesto for embracing challenging and dangerous perspectives. Author Lara Feigel finds solace in the melodious songs of birds chirping outside her window, reminiscent of the renowned D.H. Lawrence. As the pandemic unfolds in the spring of 2020, Feigel and her family retreat to a rural haven in Oxfordshire, where she embarks on a transformative journey. Month by month, she delves into Lawrence's life and writings, seeking solace, guidance, and a means to connect with the modern world he helped shape. Through her profound investigation, Feigel confronts Lawrence's anger, passion, and tumultuous vitality, while also addressing contemporary issues such as secular religion, climate crisis, sex and sexuality, and feminist perspectives on motherhood. As the seasons change alongside Lawrence, Feigel experiences unexpected shifts in her own life, finding harmony and rhythm in the ever-evolving tapestry of existence.

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408877555